6 Must-Try Filipino Food Spots in Los Angeles, California

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is more affordable and still creamy.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos offer a gluten-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

Travel from San Diego to Los Angeles on a Greyhound bus.

Arrive in Los Angeles and head to historic Filipino town.

Visit Hi-Fi kitchen for their soft opening and try chicken adobo, lechon kawali, calamansi chimichurri, and apple lentils.

Taste the chicken adobo and lechon kawali, noting the crispy skin and flavors.

Move to the second stop, Parks Finest Barbecue, and try their beef and cornbread.

Taste the beef, describing it as tender with sweetness and a kick.

Try sizzling sisig, made with liver and pork belly, noting the strong liver taste.

Enjoy a dish called Morro Bay, which has a custard filling.

Meet up with Audrey at Dollar Hits for traditional street food.

Try balut, explaining how to eat it with vinegar and salt.

Taste grilled items and coagulated blood, describing their flavors and textures.

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